mid-division early, progress into 7th and no impression into straight, soon one pace
held up, 15th from 3rd, soon progress, no impression and one pace approaching straight
soon chased leaders, 7th from 3rd, no extra approaching straight
mid-division early, 10th from 3rd, chased leaders approaching halfway, no extra approaching straight, pulled up before last
held up, reminder 4th, towards rear and pushed along 6th, no danger approaching 3 out
soon disputed lead, led before 3rd, went on before straight, stayed on well from before last
towards rear, good headway approaching 3 out, 2nd approaching straight, no impression and mistake last, one pace
mid-division early, 14th from 3rd, no impression and one pace approaching straight
tracked leaders, 5th from 3rd, close up when not fluent 3 out, 4th approaching straight, no impression when mistake last, one pace
held up and raced towards outer, slight mistake 2nd, no extra from 3 out
chased leaders, 8th from 3rd, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division early, 11th from 3rd, pushed along at stages after, no impression and one pace approaching straight
mid-division early, not always fluent jumping, chased leaders approaching halfway, 5th approaching straight, soon one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd early, lost place 8th, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 6th from 3rd where slight mistake, no extra approaching straight
soon disputed lead, headed before 3rd, lost place and not fluent 2 out, soon no extra
held up, soon towards rear, progress 8th, 6th approaching straight, no impression when mistake last, one pace
tracked leaders, 4th from 3rd, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and mistake last, one pace
held up, soon towards rear, some headway approaching 3 out, no impression and one pace approaching straight
mid-division early, 12th from 3rd, some headway before 3 out, no impression and one pace approaching straight
mid-division early, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
held up, soon towards rear, reminder 4th, some headway before 3 out, no impression and one pace approaching straight
mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 9th from 3rd, slight mistake 8th, lost place and no impression 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division early, slightly slow 3rd, 11th approaching halfway, raced wide and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
The consistent Nobody Home likes a thorough test of stamina over this trip, which he got when scoring at Fairyhouse on Irish National day. He'd earlier been beaten five lengths behind Brave Out at Wexford but the winner didn't perform as well at Downpatrick next time and Ed Crawley's charge can gain his revenge. ICANTSAY last ran over hurdles at Navan in November where he gained an easy success. He's run in two tough handicaps over fences subsequently and, back over timber, can return to winning ways. Caro Des Flos has never won and makes his handicap debut but Willie Mullins has other chances with Steel Wave possibly the best of them as he should be at his peak after returning from a long break. Thirsty Work has been chasing without much success and hasn't lived up to the form shown when beating the smart Tudor City over hurdles here in 2016 but the maiden Black Key would have a chance if on his best form while Ben Brody won a maiden here last May and is on a nice mark.
Brave Out (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Raced in 4th, pushed along after last and soon ridden, no impression on principals and kept on into 3rd close home, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Game Of War (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 3f sft in Mar.
Thirsty Work (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th on inner entering straight, switched right and improved into close 4th approaching last, close 4th when fell at last, at Leopardstown 2m 1f Yielding in Mar.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Held up, brought down 5th, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
Tourboy (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up, closed up travelling smoothly approaching 3 out, soon disputed lead, headed straight, no impression in 2nd when fell last, at Thurles 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
O Ceallaigh (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division early, 9th after 5th, 8th approaching 3 out, one pace next, 6th of 20, dist behind Ah Littleluck (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Prince Garyantle (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 22, 31l behind Ben Dundee (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Man Of Plenty 25-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, disputing 4th 2 out, stayed on same pace last, 5th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Mr Antolini (10-4) at Sandown 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Water Sprite (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 8, 21 3/4l behind Lilshane (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Black Key 6-4 (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, led from 3 out, headed between last 2, one pace run-in, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Catwalk King (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Apr.
Smokey Joe Joe (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 6th on outer halfway, headway 2 out and progress to dispute lead entering straight, headed early run-in, no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Seskinane (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Allardyce 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge before 2 out, led 2 out, pushed out to go clear before last, slight mistake last, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Apr beating Last Minute Man (11-12) by 7 1/2l, 18 ran.
Hey Little Boy (GER) 5-1 (11-2) Chased leader in 2nd, reminders halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden, dropped to rear and no extra from last, last of 5, 18 3/4l behind Game Of War (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 3f sft in Mar.
Caro Des Flos (FR) 2-5fav (11-4) Soon led, joined from halfway, led again before 2 out, ridden and pressed run-in, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Percy (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Poker Party (FR) 20-1 (11-4) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, 4th at 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, weakened and not fluent 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Nobody Home (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division best, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Mary Frances (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Icantsay (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Led and disputed, headed from 5 out, weakened and pulled up 3 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
Nobody Home (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up, last at 3rd, slight mistake 4th, closer order from 6th, chased leaders before straight and ridden, 2nd and closed from before last, led closing stagess and stayed on best, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Global Fert (10-1) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Killaro Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division early, brought down 5th, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
Steel Wave (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, no extra 3 out, weakened, 7th of 17, dist behind Ministerforsport (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Ben Brody (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, a little keen, slightly impeded 1st, 5th at 5th, slight mistake 9th, lost place and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 5th of 13, 29 1/2l behind Agent Boru (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Apr.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress to go 2nd after 3 out, led after 2 out and ridden approaching straight, under pressure and kept on run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug beating Manuka (11-1) by 1l, 12 ran.
Doldido (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Chased leader, soon 2nd, disputed 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Goodthynemilan (11-2) at Thurles 2m 5f hvy in Mar.
Lyreen Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 5th at 5th, slight mistake 2 out, slightly slow last and soon ridden, no impression before straight, 4th and kept on one pace from 2f out, 4th of 10, dist behind Freeway Space (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hvy in Feb.
Terrible Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, some headway after 4 out, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 5th after 2 out, no extra, 5th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Peace N' Milan (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Crossed My Mind (IRE) 3-1fav (10-3) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 13, 30 1/2l behind Jenkins (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Percy Veer 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd approaching straight and pushed along to go 2nd 2 out, ridden and 2 lengths down when mistake last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Caltex (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Mar.
Sometimes A Fox 2-1jfav (11-2) Tracked leaders in moderate 4th for much, pushed along in moderate 4th approaching 2 out, soon ridden, went 3rd before last, went 2nd after last and stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Itsalonglongroad (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Apr.
Hollow Tree 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, closer before 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra before straight, 6th of 14, dist behind Seskinane (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
